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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
4
A town discussion questions naturalizing foreigners who speak English, suggesting some immigrants resemble expeditionary types. Comments describe women with heavy makeup and perceived readiness for cold climates, reflecting social attitudes of the period.
The passage jokes about local readers and socialists, poking fun at pacifist treaty talks, political debates, and the idea that people should stay home when ill. It lampoons incentives, thinking, and public discourse with light irony.
Groton is under quarantine as district health officer Dr C T Burr reports rising influenza cases. One patient is very ill with pneumonia and death is momentarily expected, with churches and public gatherings canceled. Groton and Lunenburg remain the only quarantined towns nearby.
Henry Wright died at his home Tuesday at 11 20 from bronchial pneumonia. He was born in Waterford February 7 1841 and moved as an infant to the All Wright farm in St Johnsbury. He married Martha L Wheaton in 1899 and four children were born, only one surviving, Fred Henry. The funeral was held Friday at 2 PM with Rev A N Tieven officiating. Interment in the Firefly lot. Survives wife and son Fred plus George and Warren of St Johnsbury. Miss Annie Wright and Savy Tower of Barton attended.
St Johnsbury students read about Army careers and training options in an essay contest feature. The piece details 14 service branches, free essentials, pay scales, global postings, and extensive training at division camps plus 64 trades in the construction division.
The article chronicles Dr W B Caldwell of Menlo Indiana and his development of Syrup Pepsin in 1892. It highlights his medical practice, the formula of laxative herbs with pepsin, and its rise to selling over six million bottles annually. It notes endorsements by mothers and the broad consumer base. It also cites the product as safe for children and available in drug stores nationwide.
The Misses Neddd moved to Claremont for work. La Voque bought the Nelson house on Church St from H.R. Culler. F. Martel bought and moved into the Cloutier house on South Main. A. W. Shedd purchased the house from G. J. Plunkett where he had lived two years. Guy Bartlett visited his Claremont home. Distemper cases include Mrs. David Massey Miss Delia Couchaine and Alvin Tripp. The Peerless sale opens February 11 with steady offerings. Mr Rand gave a well attended lecture on Russia. Mrs. W. A. Magoon recovering after hospital operation. Mrs. Tuparo back at work in the Peerless factory.
Catholic Order of Foresters invites members and friends to a Wednesday night gathering on the 11th. Admission at the usual rate. Eugene Fournier is the recording secretary.
St Johnsbury Post No. 58 of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting at the Armory this evening at 7 50. Attendance is urged for adoption of a constitution and for reports on club house, ways and means, and war risk insurance matters. Dr Tierney is expected to attend with compensation information. No ex service man can miss this meeting. Use Natal for colds in children and adults ady.
An old Bayer aspirin advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer cross on genuine packets. It claims safe, physician recommended use for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatic and other pains and notes 12 tablets cost a few cents with larger packages available from druggists.
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